Fairfax Avenue speeding

John Fareham and John Abbott are working to resolve issues with motorists speeding on Fairfax Avenue. During the recent local election campaign we had it drawn to our attention that local residents perceived some motorists as possibly bending, or perhaps even breaking, the speed limit while using Fairfax Avenue. We therefore referred the matter to the officers who say there is no speed measuring equipment in place already but that they would be prepared to carry out a survey if we were prepared to pay for it. They also asked for information, which we were happy to provide, as to where along the length of Fairfax Avenue the speeding was going on. We take this matter seriously; it may or may not be a consequence of the wilful ignorance of the corporate centre in refusing to declassify Fairfax Avenue and the other parts of the ring road, but speeding is speeding, as taxi drivers who come before members of Licensing Committee are apt to find out, and in the interests of public safety we will continue to work to ensure Fairfax Avenue does not become a race track.